art consultation

Art Consultation

The NCMA’s curators, conservators, and librarian can help you learn more about your works of art. Find out about the artist or subject of your work by talking to a curator. Learn how to care for and display your art by asking a conservator. If you would like to know something about the artist, the librarian can assist in your research.
Please do not bring works of art to the Museum. Contact the appropriate department or staff member to initiate an art consultation.

When contacting a curator, please indicate what type of art you have (painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photograph, or antiquity) and include the name of the artist and subject, if known. Let us know how and when you acquired the work of art. Please attach digital images of the work of art. Please do not bring works of art to the Museum.

Please note: Museum curators cannot provide value appraisals for works of art. See “Find an appraiser.” If your work of art falls outside the curators’ areas of expertise, you will be directed to another museum or elsewhere with relevant staff expertise.

Because of conflict of interest, the North Carolina Museum of Art cannot provide value appraisals for works of art. However, there are several organizations that can help you locate qualified professionals to assist you.

To connect with a conservator at the North Carolina Museum of Art, please email Nancy Allred.

I have a work of art that needs to be cleaned or repaired. Do you do that?

The NCMA’s Art Conservation Center does not accept private clients. However, Museum conservators are available to discuss your conservation concerns and recommend the best way to care for your art. Please email Nancy Allred to connect with a conservator.